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Ian Callum reinvents Jaguar C-X75 with new tech and plush interior

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This C-X75 was originally Car 001 built by Williams Advanced Engineering for use in James Bond New commission based on James Bond stunt car is intended to be the ultimate climax for the ill-fated supercar Ian Callum’s self-named design and engineering consultancy has built a second road-legal Jaguar C-X75 , described as the “satisfying conclusion” for “the one that got away”.

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Lucid Gravity Offers 800 HP And 440 Mile Range For $95,000

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Lucid has revealed Gravity pricing will start at $79,900, although the model will initially be launched in Grand Touring guise for $94,900. Production is slated to begin late this year and the range-topping model will have more than 800 hp as well as a range in excess of 440 miles. The company will begin accepting orders on November 7 and current owners will be given priority.

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2025 BYD Shark 6: PHEV ute pricing confirmed for Australia

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Pricing for the BYD Shark 6 has been announced at $57,900 before on-road costs and, as promised, the sub-$60k price tag applies to the single, high-spec version of the ground-breaking plug-in hybrid ute launched so far. At this price point, which is being called an ‘introductory offer’, the electrified Chinese-built dual-cab 4×4 ute undercuts the likes of the Ford Ranger XLT Bi-Turbo dual-cab ($63,640 before on-roads), and the Toyota HiLux SR5 with V-Active Technology ($63,260 b

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It Sure Looks Like GM Is Copying Lucid's Homework

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The Detroit automaker has a design for a new drive unit that incorporates one of Lucid's key mechanical concepts.

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Abarth 600e brings 278bhp and 124mph top speed for £42k

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Hypnotic Purple paint is exclusive to the Scorpionissima version Hotter version of Fiat’s small electric crossover gets power boost, reworked chassis and aggressive styling The full-fat 278bhp version of the Abarth 600e will cost £41,975 when UK order books open next month. The Fiat performance brand's Ford Puma ST rival borrows its single-motor electric powertrains from the closely related Alfa Romeo Junior.

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Maserati’s Sales Plunge 60% As Stellantis Blames Dealer Discounts And Marketing (Again)

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Maserati Q3 sales fell 60% compared to 2023, with year-to-date figures down more than 58%. Stellantis CEO blames Maserati’s decline on weak brand positioning and aggressive dealer discounting. With a reduced model lineup and cost-cutting measures, Stellantis is refocusing Maserati on profitability and premium appeal. Maserati managed to sell around 20,600 cars through the first nine months of 2023.

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2025 Toyota LandCruiser review

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It wasn’t that long ago that if you got a Toyota LandCruiser Sahara , you were getting the top-dog SUV from the Japanese brand. Then, things changed with the 300 Series of 2021. The Sahara got shuffled down, to the point where there are actually two LandCruiser grades sitting above it in price. Those variants, the GR Sport and Sahara ZX, are only available with five seats so the Sahara does at least have the title of fanciest seven-seat LandCruiser (though as has been the case for decades,

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First pictures of reinvented 2025 Nissan Leaf crossover

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The third-generation electric family car is a UK-built baby Ariya that will major on efficiency The third-generation Nissan Leaf has been spotted testing for the first time ahead of production getting under way in Sunderland next year. Morphing from hatchback to crossover, the next Leaf is one of three electric SUVs – alongside replacements for the Nissan Juke and Qashqai – due to start running down the lines at Nissan’s UK factory by the end of the decade.

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Electric Mercedes Erupts In Flames, Damages Family Home

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A Mercedes EQA burst into flames in the UK, totaling the vehicle and damaging the owner’s home. The electric crossover was reportedly only two years old and had been driven around 28,000 miles. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation, but the owners are upset and demanding answers. Mercedes offers an extensive electric vehicle lineup in America that includes the EQB as well as the EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, and EQS SUV.

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Toyota’s new global EV will be a Suzuki

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Japanese carmakers Toyota and Suzuki have struck a deal which will see the small-car specialist produce a new electric SUV for the automotive giant from the first half of 2025. The two brands have been in collaboration since 2016, when then-Suzuki chairman Osamu Suzuki and then-Toyota president Akio Toyoda began conversations about each developing and rebadging vehicles between one another.

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The Real Lightning Is Back: Ford to Sell Supercharged F-150 Street Truck

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It will be an after-sale, dealer-installed package that comes with a warranty, sold through Ford's new Ford Custom Garage program.

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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is 1527bhp super-saloon with Prodrive engineering

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Chinese EV is claimed to accelerate from 0-62 mph in 1.98sec and 0-124mph in 5.86sec, top out at 207mph Chinese car maker Xiaomi has revealed the SU7 Ultra, a Porsche Taycan Turbo GT rival with with Prodrive engineering and 1527bhp on tap. Utilising a tri-motor powertrain, the four-wheel-drive super-EV can hit 62mph in 1.98sec and go all the way to 207mph.

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Angry Radford Buyers Say They Paid Big Deposits But Got No Cars Or Refunds

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Despite ongoing lawsuits, Radford Motors insists it remains committed to producing the Type 62-2 for customers. A Florida surgeon paid a $750,000 deposit for the Type 62-2 Pikes Peak but is reportedly still waiting for delivery. Radford Motors says it aims to restructure its business operations through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings for financial stability.

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Ford’s Ranger-sized electric ute to be a “game changer” – CEO

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Ford CEO Jim Farley is building anticipation of the US carmaker’s upcoming mid-sized electric pickup, tipped to be similar in size to the best-selling Ranger. In August , Ford announced a dedicated ‘skunkworks’ team in California is currently developing a new electric vehicle (EV) platform which aims to be cheaper to produce – and more affordable for buyers – than its current electric models.

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Jaguar, a British Car Brand, Stops Selling New Cars in the UK

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It's taking one step backward so that it'll (hopefully) take two steps forward.

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BTCC ditches hybrid system in shift to sustainable fuels

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Hybrid system was introduced in 2022 Touring cars will shed 55kg electrical system introduced in 2022 as series switches to non-fossil fuels The British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) will ditch hybrids three years after they were introduced as it switches to using sustainable fuels. The Cosworth-supplied hybrid system, introduced in 2022, will be discontinued at the end of this season.

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Ram Heads To SEMA With Mopar-ized 1500 RHO And 2500 Power Wagon Concept 

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Ram is looking to make a splash at SEMA with a new 2500 Power Wagon concept, which is based on the facelifted truck that was previewed last month. The brand will also show a 1500 RHO decked out in Mopar accessories. They’ll be joined by a new e-bike as well as a color matching Ram 1500 Rev and a Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee concept. Ram previewed their facelifted Heavy Duty lineup last month and now we’re getting a better look at the new 2500 Power Wagon as the brand will introd

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China’s Skywell isn’t aiming for the stars in Australian EV sales race

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Skywell may be unknown to most Australians, but this Chinese brand is the latest looking to bring electric SUVs to Australia. The Skywell ET5 – also known as the EVA 5 and BE11 – is due in Australia in the first quarter of 2025. It’s being imported by Brisbane-based firm EV Automotive, an Australian company with five years of experience importing Skywell vans.

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Spy Shots Show the Next Subaru Outback Will Clearly Just Be an SUV

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Multiple prototypes show a slab-sided redesign that largely eliminates the Outback's wagon persona.

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Bold Hyundai Initium concept is first look at new Nexo

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Plus-shaped lights will be used to distinguish Hyundai's hydrogen fuel cell models SUV introduces new 'Art of Steel' design language and more potent hydrogen powertrain Hyundai has unveiled the Initium concept, a hydrogen fuel cell SUV that is all but confirmed to showcase the styling and technology of the next-generation Nexo. Intended to demonstrate the brand’s commitment to hydrogen power, it packs a new powertrain that’s said to offer much greater performance than the one in the existing Nex

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2026 Nissan Leaf Makes Spy Shot Debut With New Mini-Ariya SUV Coupe Body

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A prototype of the third-generation Nissan Leaf was spotted on public roads. The new model adopts a coupe-crossover bodystyle, unlike its hatchback predecessors. The EV is expected to debut in 2025, sharing its underpinnings with the Nissan Ariya. Nissan is finally getting ready to unveil the all-new third-generation Leaf, with a heavily camouflaged prototype making its spy debut in Europe.

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Which Chinese car brands are coming to Australia in 2024 and 2025?

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No, it’s not an illusion – there are A LOT of new Chinese car brands coming to Australia in the very near future. Gone are the days when cars from China were all bargain-basement specials with nothing more than a low price tag to get buyers interested. These days Australian motorists demand quality from their automotive purchases, driving a change in what brands bring here.

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Happy 70th Birthday, Chevy Small-Block

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Chevrolet has built an incredible 113 million small-blocks since its introduction 70 years ago. And it's sill going strong.

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Jaguar no longer sells any new cars in UK as F-Pace axed from line up

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Brand is set to reveal plans for next-generation cars later this year but will sell only used cars in the UK until 2026 New Jaguar F-Pace SUVs are no longer available in the UK, meaning the brand no longer sells any new cars in the market and won’t until its first next-generation model arrives in 2026. This follows the UK market axing of the XE, XF and F-Type, made at Castle Bromwich, and the E-Pace and I-Pace, assembled by Magna Steyr in Austria, in the summer.

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2026 Mercedes CLA To Get A 2.0L Turbo Engine Built By China’s Geely

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The next Mercedes CLA will feature a China-built 2.0L engine developed by Geely and Renault, then fine-tuned in Germany. This isn’t the first time the CLA has used non-Mercedes engines; select first- and second-gen models also ran Renault powertrains. The new compact sedan will also include an urban-assist driving system developed by the Chinese startup Momenta.

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Electric Toyota HiLux lands in Australia

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The Toyota HiLux has gone electric with factory backing, but you won’t find this battery-powered dual-cab in Australian showrooms any time soon. Toyota Australia has today announced it will supply its all-electric HiLux – officially named the HiLux BEV (battery-electric vehicle) prototype – to mining giant BHP for a 12-month trial, starting in November.

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Very Original: Mopar EV-Swapped a Plymouth GTX

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The GTX Electromod showcases a potential EV conversion kit, so you too can remove the one thing that defines a classic muscle car.

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New Skoda Kodiaq vRS is a seven-seat Golf GTI

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Styling tweaks include more angular bumpers with larger grille area up front Hotter family SUV gets 262bhp plus a range of chassis and interior tweaks Skoda has unveiled the hot vRS version of the new Kodiaq , packing Volkswagen Golf GTI power and a sporty new look. It uses the same ‘EA888’ turbocharged 2.0-litre four-pot as the GTI and the range-topping Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line.

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VW Wants To Eliminate Bonuses And Cut Wages By 10%

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Volkswagen has finally presented their proposal to the IG Metall union, which calls for the elimination of some bonuses as well as a 10% pay cut. This stands in contrast to the union’s demand for a 7% pay increase as well as the reinstatement of terminated agreements. Volkswagen didn’t mention plant closures, but said they want “employees to help safeguard its future.” Volkswagen recently reported a dismal third quarter and now they’re looking at their workforce to

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Electrified Mazda 6 successor goes on sale with a sub-$30,000 price tag

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The Mazda 6 may soon be entering its teenage years in Australia, but its spiritual successor – the EZ-6 – is now on sale in China with a choice of electric and range-extender powertrains, bringing the brand’s flagship sedan into the modern age. Revealed at the Beijing motor show in April , the EZ-6 is built by Changan Mazda in China for the local market, and is a departure from the current 6 thanks to the adoption of rear-wheel drive.

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McLaren Has a New Owner (Again)

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After Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund acquired the company in March, McLaren Automotive already has another buyer.

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Aston Martin Vanquish

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Aston Martin gives its big, V12-engined GT concept one last spin, with more power and technical commitment than ever The Aston Martin Vanquish is another brand-new, V12-powered, front-engined exotic super-GT to get stuck into, hot on the heels of the one you may have read about only a few weeks ago - the Ferrari 12Cilindri.The Vanquish joins the Ferrari among a dwindling number of 12-cylinder sports cars setting out to battle upstream, fingers in ears and screaming blood and thunder, for the nex

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Tesla’s FSD Fails To Detect Deer On The Road, Doesn’t Even Slow After Impact

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Tesla’s FSD semi-autonomous tech uses video image processing as its main way of navigating. It didn’t see a deer in the road and neither did the driver who did nothing to avoid hitting the animal. The incident brings up good questions about Tesla’s reliance on video imaging only. Semi- autonomous driving requires a car to navigate the world through sensors.

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Labour retains 5p fuel duty cut for 2025

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Drivers spared tax hikes at the pumps, but budget offers nothing new on potholes or car crime

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Porsche Really Wants You To Know the New 911 Carrera T Is Manual Only

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It’s only available with a six-speed manual, and Porsche is offering a Cabriolet version for the first time.

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Fuel duty frozen but ICE car buyers face big VED hike

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Fuel duty has been frozen at 52.95p per litre First-year VED on most ICE cars will double; extra £500 million allocated to road maintenance Fuel duty has been frozen for another year, chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced in the Autumn Budget. The current rate of 52.95p per litre will be retained through 2025-2026. Reeves said: “I have concluded that in these difficult circumstances, while the cost of living remains high, and with the backdrop of global uncertainty, increasing fuel duty would b

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Skoda Kodiaq RS Is A Spicy Family Hauler With 262 HP

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The Skoda Kodiaq RS is back, now with more power under the hood. It’s equipped with a 262-hp 2.0 TSI engine, paired with a 7-speed DSG and AWD. The RS trim adds unique styling cues, along with a dark-themed interior featuring red stitching. Skoda has detailed the entire lineup of the second-generation Kodiaq , announcing the return of the sporty RS trim in all its aggressive glory.

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